Scholarships

Scholarships are another type of gift aid — something you do not have to pay back.

Freshman Scholarships

At Purdue, there are several types of freshman scholarships available to undergraduate students.  

Merit scholarships are awarded to students based on the criteria submitted on the admissions applications (e.g., academic achievement). Other scholarships are awarded based on financial need.

To ensure maximum consideration for all financial aid available to new Purdue students, high school seniors should:  

New Scholarship – Lilly Scholars at Purdue

Eli Lilly and Purdue are partnering on an innovative pharmaceutical manufacturing scholarship program that will continue Purdue’s track record of finding unique ways to keep the cost of college within reach. Incoming freshmen will have the opportunity to be considered for Lilly Scholars at Purdue, which consists of full tuition coverage, guaranteed internship or co-op at Lilly, and a promise of coordinated interaction with company leaders. Full details about consideration and eligibility can be found on the Lilly Scholars at Purdue webpage.